Police discipline changes a concern as reform advances
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This article has been updated to correct information on how residents can file complaints with the CPRB
ALBANY – A proposal to give a civilian review board the power to discipline city police officers continues to be a major focus of concern as the Common Council wrestles with the broader topic of police reform.
The discipline aspect is part of a larger piece of legislation developed by members of the council and the Albany Community Police Review Board that give greater powers and resources to the board.
During a public safety committee meeting on Monday, council members and an attorney from the city corporation counsel’s office discussed the likelihood that the law would be challenged in court and debated whether to remove the disciplinary provision or push forward with it.